Attempting to contain the high-octane Los Angeles Rams offense proved difficult for the Carolina Panthers. Matthew Stafford is a leading candidate for NFL MVP, and with Pro Bowl cornerback Jaycee Horn missing from the contest, fans were expecting a rough afternoon.
That was not an opinion shared by the defense. Ejiro Evero's unit has made significant strides in 2025. They continued this positivity right out of the gate in Week 13, breaking Stafford's record-breaking run along the way.
Stafford had thrown 27 touchdowns without an interception heading into the clash. He made it 28 on the game's opening drive, finding All-Pro wideout Davante Adams for a short completion.